Finger-pad.



PATENTED JAN. 27, 1903.

J. G. MARSH.

FINGER PAD.

APPLIOATION FILED mm: 19, 1902.

H0 MODEL.

i/witnesses JOSEPH GODXVIN MARSH, OF MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE, ASSIGN OR OF ONE-HALF TO HENRY ARTHUR FARRINGTON, OF MANCHESTER,

NEWV HAMPSHIRE.

FINGER-PAD.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 719,352, dated January 27, 1903.

Application filed June 19, 1902.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that LJosErH Gonwm MARSH, a citizen of the United States, residing at Manchester, in the county of Hillsboro and State of New Hampshire, have invented new and useful Improvements in Finger-Pads, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a fin ger-pad adapted for use in counting money, sheets of paper, turning the leaves of a book, or other purposes where it is desired to create a friction between a finger of the hand and other articles or devices; and the primary object of the present invention is to provide a simple device of this class which may be readily applied to the finger and having a particular construction to render the device eifective in the operation for which it is designed and also increase the wearing qualities and durability of the same generally.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective View of the improved device shown applied to a finger. Fig. 2 is a detail perspective view of the improved device looking toward the lower side thereof. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal vertical section of the same. Fig. 4 is a transverse vertical section thereof.

Similar numerals of reference are employed to indicate corresponding parts in the several views.

The pad comprises a substantially elliptical body 1, having an elliptical or approximately elliptical opening 2 in the front end thereof to provide a free edge 3 to slip under and hold against the finger-nail and to leave the latter exposed when the pad is applied. Extending longitudinally forward from the rear 'end of the pad at the upper portion thereof is a V-shaped recess 4 to remove as much of the material of which the pad is composed from the back of the finger as possible, to give free action in bending the first joint of the finger, and to leave a greater portion of the upper part of the finger uninclosed to allow the finger to remain at normal temperature by exposure to the air and materially reduce the heating characteristics of the pad. The forward lower portion or tip of the pad is increased in thickness, as at 5,to render iii-more durable by providing a wear- Serial No. 112,358. (No model.)

ing-surface which will not become imprac tically impaired as quickly as if the said tip portion of the pad was of the same thickness as the body of the latter. This increase in thickness is provided during the construction of the pad and has an inward projection, so as to .avoid the formation of an exterior ridge or uneven surface, which would be detrimental to the use of the device. The entire pad is formed with perforations 6, disposed at regular intervals to cool the finger by permitting the air to pass through the pad and to increase the adhesive quality of the pad during its operation. It is also formed with a plurality of diagonally-disposed corrugations 7, which are deepest at the lower portion of the body and in the tip. The said corrugations by their diagonal arrangement assist in raising the sheets of paper, bank-notes, or other devices engaged by the pad, and the latter will have an inherent resiliency, and thereby bind itself on the finger over which it is disposed. At any time desired the pad may be removed, and, furthermore, it maybe used on any finger desired.

It is preferred that the pad be formed of rubber and molded in the shape shown, and the well-known adhering quality of rubber, combined with the corrugated construction set forth, will be materially advantageous in setting up the adhesion between the finger on which the pad is placed and the sheets or devices to be operated upon. The pad will not slip from its applied position, and by having the edge 3 fit closely under and firmly bear against the finger-nail the latter will be protected and dirt prevented from entering thereunder, and also by this means a support for the pad will be produced.

The improved pad can also be changed in shape, as well as in the proportions and dimensions thereof, without departing from the principle of the invention.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new is-- 1. As an improved article of manufacture, a pad comprising an elastic body adapted to be fitted over the finger and having an integral thickened tip portion and an opening in the upper side thereof to expose the nail and form an edge to bear firmly against the under side thereof and be held there by the elasticity of the body.

2. As an improved article of manufacture, a finger-pad of the class set forth having an opening in the upper portion thereofto expose the finger-nail and provide an edge to engage and firmly bear against the under portion thereof and be held there by the elasticity of the body 3. As an improved article of manufacture, a finger-pad consisting of an elastic body adapted to be fitted over the finger, said body being formed with an upper recess extending forwardly from the rear edge thereof to expose and give free action to the adjacent portion of the finger, and an opening in the front portion to provide an edge to engage against the under side of the finger-nail, an integral thickened portion upon the under side of the body and corrugations extending thereover which are deepest at said thickened portion.

4. As an improved article of manufacture, afinger-pad consisting of an elasticloodyadapted to be fitted over the finger, the upper side of said body being formed with an upper recess extending forwardly from the rear end thereof to expose and give free action of the adjacent portion of the finger, and an opening in the upper front portion of said body to expose the finger-nail and provide an edge to engage and bear firmly against the under portion of the nail and be held there by the elasticity of the body.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two Witnesses.

JOSEPH GODWIN MARSH. Witnesses:

LIZZIE B. TUTTLE, J AMES P. TUTTLE. 

